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Through-Floor Lifts

2018-03-14T10:11:29Z

Julian Orchard:

= Through-Floor Lifts =

[[File:Elesse-Lift-Between-Floors.jpg|link=File:Elesse-Lift-Between-Floors.jpg]]

Through-Floor Lifts (sometimes Through Floor Lifts not hyphenated, Through Floor Home Lifts or simply Home Lifts) are a type of domestic [[Home_Lifts|home lift]] whose design lends itself to home living. Simple in design, they consist of a lift car, a track and an aperture cut into the [[Definition_of_ceiling|ceiling]] if you are on the lower floor, or the floor if you are on the upper floor.

== Early Through-Floor Lifts ==

Some of the first through-floor lifts came about in the mid 1900's. They were, of course, very different from the one's we have today, not having any of the safety features that standards like [[British_Standards_Institute|BS]] 5900 have now introduced.

[[File:4290_001.jpg|350px|link=File:4290_001.jpg]]

However, the mechanisms and basic function of these early lifts are the same as today.

== Through-Floor Lifts Today ==

[[File:VM-Through-Floor-Home-Lift.jpg|link=File:VM-Through-Floor-Home-Lift.jpg]]

There are a wide range of manufacturers who produce through-floor lifts. They have always been known as through-floor lifts to people who work with them (such as Occupational Therapists and those in the industry), but are now more commonly simply included in the umbrella of 'home lifts'.

Historically, through-floor lifts were used predominantly by wheelchair users, but have more recently been taking on the [[Stair_lift|stair lift]] market, as smaller through-floor lifts (or standing through-floor lifts) are produced.

=== Smaller Through-Floor Lifts ===

[[File:Elesse-In-Use-Standing-Small-Lift.jpg|350px|link=File:Elesse-In-Use-Standing-Small-Lift.jpg]]

Often sold as the 'Stairlift Alternative', smaller through-floor lifts are characterised by a [[Cost_per_square_foot|footprint]] small enough to have minimal impact on the home living space. Many other benefits are often mentioned;

* Quick and easy to install
* Keeps your staircase free of stairlift obstruction
* Minimal building work required

=== Large Through-Floor Lifts ===

Generally produced to meet the demand of heavier wheelchairs or to accommodate multiple passengers, these through-floor lifts can reach dimensions of up to 2m sq.

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Through-Floor Lifts

2018-03-14T10:09:26Z

Julian Orchard:

= Through-Floor Lifts =

[[File:Elesse-Lift-Between-Floors.jpg|link=File:Elesse-Lift-Between-Floors.jpg]]

Through-Floor Lifts (sometimes Through Floor Lifts not hyphenated, Through Floor Home Lifts or simply Home Lifts) are a type of domestic [[Home_Lifts|home lift]] whose design lends itself to home living. Simple in design, they consist of a lift car, a track and an aperture cut into the [[Definition_of_ceiling|ceiling]] if you are on the lower floor, or the floor if you are on the upper floor.

== Early Through-Floor Lifts ==

Some of the first through-floor lifts came about in the mid 1900's. They were, of course, very different from the one's we have today, not having any of the safety features that standards like [[British_Standards_Institute|BS]] 5900 have now introduced.

[[File:4290_001.jpg|350px|link=File:4290_001.jpg]]

However, the mechanisms and basic function of these early lifts are the same as today.

== Through-Floor Lifts Today ==

[[File:VM-Through-Floor-Home-Lift.jpg|link=File:VM-Through-Floor-Home-Lift.jpg]]

There are a wide range of manufacturers who produce through-floor lifts. They have always been known as through-floor lifts to people who work with them (such as Occupational Therapists and those in the industry), but are now more commonly simply included in the umbrella of 'home lifts'.

Historically, through-floor lifts were used predominantly by wheelchair users, but have more recently been taking on the [[Stair_lift|stair lift]] market, as smaller through-floor lifts (or standing through-floor lifts) are produced.

=== Smaller Through-Floor Lifts ===

[[File:Elesse-In-Use-Standing-Small-Lift.jpg|350px|link=File:Elesse-In-Use-Standing-Small-Lift.jpg]]

Often sold as the 'Stairlift Alternative', smaller through-floor lifts are characterised by a [[Cost_per_square_foot|footprint]] small enough to have minimal impact on the home living space. Many other benefits are often mentioned;

* Quick and easy to install
* Keeps your staircase free of stairlift obstruction
* Minimal building work required

=== Large Through-Floor Lifts ===

Generally produced to meet the demand of heavier wheelchairs or to accommodate multiple passengers, these through-floor lifts can get up to almost 2m sq.

--[[User:Julian Orchard|Julian Orchard]] 10:09, 14 Mar 2018 (BST)

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Through-Floor Lifts

2018-03-14T10:07:26Z

Julian Orchard: Created page with "= Through-Floor Lifts = File:Elesse-Lift-Between-Floors.jpg Through-Floor Lifts (sometimes Through Floor Lifts not hyphenated, Through Floor Home Lifts or simply Home Lifts..."

= Through-Floor Lifts =

[[File:Elesse-Lift-Between-Floors.jpg]]

Through-Floor Lifts (sometimes Through Floor Lifts not hyphenated, Through Floor Home Lifts or simply Home Lifts) are a type of domestic [[Home_Lifts|home lift]] whose design lends itself to home living. Simple in design, they consist of a lift car, a track and an aperture cut into the [[Definition_of_ceiling|ceiling]] if you are on the lower floor, or the floor if you are on the upper floor.

== Early Through-Floor Lifts ==

Some of the first through-floor lifts came about in the mid 1900's. They were, of course, very different from the one's we have today, not having any of the safety features that standards like [[British_Standards_Institute|BS]] 5900 have now introduced.

[[File:4290 001.jpg|350px]]

However, the mechanisms and basic function of these early lifts are the same as today.

== Through-Floor Lifts Today ==

[[File:VM-Through-Floor-Home-Lift.jpg]]

There are a wide range of manufacturers who produce through-floor lifts. They have always been known as through-floor lifts to people who work with them (such as Occupational Therapists and those in the industry), but are now more commonly simply included in the umbrella of 'home lifts'.

Historically, through-floor lifts were used predominantly by wheelchair users, but have more recently been taking on the [[Stair_lift|stair lift]] market, as smaller through-floor lifts (or standing through-floor lifts) are produced.

=== Smaller Through-Floor Lifts ===

[[File:Elesse-In-Use-Standing-Small-Lift.jpg|350px]]

Often sold as the 'Stairlift Alternative', smaller through-floor lifts are characterised by a [[Cost_per_square_foot|footprint]] small enough to have minimal impact on the home living space. Many other benefits are often mentioned;

* Quick and easy to install
* Keeps your staircase free of stairlift obstruction
* Minimal building work required

=== Large Through-Floor Lifts ===

Generally produced to meet the demand of heavier wheelchairs or to accommodate multiple passengers, these through-floor lifts can get up to almost 2m sq.

[[Category:Education]] [[Category:History]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

File:Elesse-In-Use-Standing-Small-Lift.jpg

2018-03-14T10:06:20Z

Julian Orchard: The Wessex Lifts Elesse Home Lift, in use.

The Wessex Lifts Elesse Home Lift, in use.

File:Elesse-Lift-Between-Floors.jpg

2018-03-14T10:04:54Z

Julian Orchard: The Wessex Elesse Home Lift being shown between floors.

The Wessex Elesse Home Lift being shown between floors.

File:VM-Through-Floor-Home-Lift.jpg

2018-03-14T10:03:01Z

Julian Orchard: The Wessex VM, through-floor home lift being demonstrated by a wheelchair user.

The Wessex VM, through-floor home lift being demonstrated by a wheelchair user.

File:4290 001.jpg

2018-03-14T09:44:08Z

Julian Orchard: A very old Wessex Through-Floor Lift

A very old Wessex Through-Floor Lift

User:Julian Orchard

2018-03-14T09:30:07Z

Julian Orchard:

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Since 1976, our product range has become more and more broad and diverse, now to the point that we can offer lift solutions in the form of through the floor lifts, lifting platforms for indoors and outdoors and lifts for public spaces and domestic dwellings.

Our designs enhance the lives of those around them. In the home, many of our through-floor lifts allow homeowners access to their upstairs. In commercial settings, many business owners have reaped the benefit of having a Wessex platform lift that allows their clientele overcome changes in level within their store.

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User:Julian Orchard

2018-03-14T09:28:37Z

Julian Orchard:

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Since 1976, our product range has become more and more broad and diverse, now to the point that we can offer lift solutions in the form of through the floor lifts, lifting platforms for indoors and outdoors and lifts for public spaces and domestic dwellings.

Our designs enhance the lives of those around them. In the home, many of our through-floor lifts allow homeowners access to their upstairs. In commercial settings, many business owners have reaped the benefit of having a Wessex platform lift that allows their clientele overcome changes in level within their store.

Read more on the Wessex website: [http://www.wessexlifts.com/" http://www.wessexlifts.com/]

User:Julian Orchard

2018-03-14T09:27:07Z

Julian Orchard:

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Since 1976, our product range has become more and more broad and diverse, now to the point that we can offer lift solutions in the form of through the floor lifts, lifting platforms for indoors and outdoors and lifts for public spaces and domestic dwellings.

Our designs enhance the lives of those around them. In the home, many of our through-floor lifts allow homeowners access to their upstairs. In commercial settings, many business owners have reaped the benefit of having a Wessex platform lift that allows their clientele overcome changes in level within their store.

Read more on the Wessex <a href="http://www.wessexlifts.com/">website</a>.